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"What's wrong?" Lai Hongyun stopped in his tracks and looked directly at his unfilial son. "You still have the nerve to ask? You won't be satisfied until our Lai family is destroyed, will you?"

Fortunately, the little princess did not pursue the matter. If she had, given his impure intentions, the entire Lai family would have been executed.

Lai Zhiwei choked up. Although he hadn't heard what was being said inside, judging from his father's attitude towards that person, the kid's identity must be extraordinary. Although he was a dissolute playboy, he wasn't a fool.

Thinking it over, he quickly recalled in his mind whether he had done anything excessive.

Lai Zhiwei lowered his head, thankful that he wasn't like that perverted Ge Gao who liked to use force, otherwise he probably wouldn't have seen the sun rise tomorrow. "Father, son, son knows he was wrong."

Lai Hong was so excited that he searched everywhere for something useful. He wished he had never had this rebellious son. "I told you long ago not to spend your days messing around with those shady people, but what have you done?"

"Rather than let you drag the Lai family down with you, I'd rather kill you today than have hundreds of people in your household die with you."

The butler following behind was so frightened that he quickly stepped forward to stop him. Lai Zhiwei covered his head and ran around frantically, wailing, "Dad, is it really necessary? I'm your own son."

Each time he made a mistake, he would at most get a few beatings or kneel in the ancestral hall, but now his father actually had a knife and wanted to kill him...

The chaos here went unnoticed by the group of people who were enjoying themselves.

Danqin was making the bed when Ling Fei stood expressionlessly to the side outside the screen. "Master, should we deal with the people around us?"

Those people followed Lai Hongyun to the courtyard at the same time and hid in the shadows. They were discovered as soon as they arrived.

Seeing that no one had done anything to threaten their master, the twelve of them did not take any action.

With Zheng Zhian's current skill level, he naturally couldn't escape her notice.

"Need not."

Lai Hongyun didn't know her identity at noon, but he found out in the evening that those people had come with him.

He dared to stay alone in the yard at that time, and I suppose that was one of his reasons.

"Ling Fei, go and rest."

Ling Fei wanted to say something more, but seeing her calm and composed demeanor, he swallowed his words, bowed, and withdrew, saying, "Yes."

He wanted to ask his master why he hadn't mentioned the assassination attempt earlier that morning. Even if Lai Hongyun didn't know, it would allow him to investigate in the name of the prefect, and it would also serve as a warning to those in the shadows.

With his master's identity out in the open, things would be much easier later on. However, the master had no intention of letting others know, nor did he care about the assassin.

Having served his master for the past few years, based on his understanding, he figured the young master must have his own plans.

"Your bed is ready, Master." Danqin stepped out from behind the screen, her lips pursed and her brows slightly furrowed. "Although it is summer, the floor tiles are still chilly. You should put your shoes on."

The master is fine with everything in terms of food and clothing, but he doesn't like to wear shoes indoors. I've tried to persuade him countless times. In the palace, at least there was underfloor heating and specially made carpets, so going barefoot wasn't a problem. But things are different now than in the palace. If he catches a cold, it'll be quite a hassle.

Not to mention if the news gets back to the palace and the Emperor finds out, she will probably be punished.

Zheng Zhian was taken aback, looked down at his tender, fair little feet, and chuckled, "Wear them, wear them right away."

She really got used to it. When she was little, she always felt uncomfortable wearing the shoes here, so she preferred to walk barefoot. But she gradually got used to it.

"How long does Master plan to stay in Changfeng?" Danqin stood to the side, looking at the small figure bending over to put on her shoes, and asked softly.

After putting on her shoes, she straightened up and walked towards the room behind the screen. "Is there something you need?"

Danqin shook her head, putting her mind at ease. "I'm just worried that now that our whereabouts have been exposed and the assassination attempt hasn't been investigated, I'm afraid..."

"What are you afraid of? Do you lack confidence in yourselves, or in me?"

"That won't do." Danqin straightened her neck. If anyone dared to come again, she would make sure they didn't leave alive. Besides, there were Ling Fei and the others. They were confident in the princess's safety.

She was actually afraid of delaying the Emperor's instructions. If the transfer order came down and the princess had not yet left Changfeng, wouldn't the Emperor's instructions be impossible to fulfill?

That will have an impact then...

Zheng Zhian curled his lips as he untied the rope around his waist, his eyes cold and deep.

General's Study

"Captain, the prison in the city government office is full. Shall we continue?" A middle-aged man with an ordinary face stood in front of the desk, looking seriously at the person sitting in the chair writing something.

His movements appeared casual, but his expression clearly showed respect.

Chien Chi-cho didn't even look up, continuing to write, "How are the notifications going to the surrounding counties?"

"They've all been dispatched. Those who live nearby have already complied, while those who live further away should receive news in the next day or two."

"Continue. Starting tomorrow, entry into the city will be relaxed while exiting will be strictly controlled."

"Yes." Gao Qi clasped his hands in a fist salute, took two steps back, and then paused, remembering something. "Captain, among the group of people that the eldest son of the Lai family brought back, there are two others who are in the government jail with them."

When the news was reported, he scolded Lu Hua, but the information he vaguely heard today told him that he needed to report this matter to the captain.

Even if it's insignificant, it's fine; it's just a matter of saying a few more words.

Chien Chi-cho paused his flowing pen, looked up at him, and asked, "Are they hanging out with those江湖人 (jianghu people)?"

Gao Qi knew he had made the right decision, and calmly nodded, "Mm."

Release them tomorrow.

"Yes." Gao Qi didn't ask any further questions, and turned to leave.

This is also what Jian Qizhuo is most satisfied with. Gao Qi is smart enough to know what to ask and what not to ask. Even if he doesn't say anything, Gao Qi can handle things meticulously and thoroughly.

If he had a powerful background, it would be impossible for someone like him to gain his trust and favor. If he had a powerful background, he probably wouldn't be so easily controlled.

But he had no background, which made him an even more powerful asset.

"master."

The sudden noise interrupted his thoughts.

"Send this to Kyoto." Jian Qizhuo flicked the written envelope between two fingers.

The person kneeling on the ground caught it instantly, "Yes."

"No need to stay." Jian Qizhuo stood up, walked past the man in black on the ground, and went outside.

The dark figure on the ground paused for a moment, then realized what its master meant and quickly disappeared from the room.

If the mission fails, there's no need to keep them alive.

Zheng Zhian woke up in the middle of the night and suddenly sat up, staring blankly at the dark roof.

Danqin noticed the disturbance and quickly got up from the next room. Without even putting on her coat, she rushed to the bedside and asked in a hoarse voice, "Princess, what's wrong?"

By the dim moonlight from outside, she could only be vaguely seen looking up at the roof, her expression unclear.

She hurriedly found a tinderbox and lit the candle next to her.